Topical Formulation for Binding to Dermatological Cannabinoid Receptors

ABSTRACT

A topical cream or ointment is provided that provides for the binding to CB1 and/or CB2 receptors for the soothing of dermatological itching. The cream or ointment composition provides the effect of cannabinoids without the actual use of cannabinoids. Several essential oils, including Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, and Melissa essential oils in combination, contain caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene, in effective amounts to bind to the CB2 receptor and help reduce an urge to itch the skin.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pendingapplications, anywhere in the world.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

The present invention is relevant to the field of suppressing sensoryafferent neuron symptoms of itch and, more particularly, to itchsuppression through the binding of agents to dermatological cannabinoidreceptors and compositions for the same.

2. Description of the Related Art

Most recently, research into the topical use of cannabinoids has foundtherapeutic dermatological effects of such compounds. Numerous studieshave investigated medical uses of cannabinoids for chronic pain,spacticity, anorexia and nausea. Topical therapeutic uses have furtherbeen found for the treatment of dermatological conditions includingpruritus, inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancer.

Such recent findings indicate cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG)bind to Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB1) and/or Cannabinoid ReceptorType 2 (CB2) receptors, resulting in therapeutic effects in treatingpsoriasis, pruitus, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis andother eczematous dermatoses. In light of such recent knowledge, personshaving ordinary skill in the relevant art may use cannabinoids tostimulate or to bind to cannabinoid receptors in the skin in order toexcite or prevent a response and, in particular, to prevent itching.

Receptors throughout the body that are part of the endocannabinoidsystem are known to be involved in a variety of physiological processes.However, while cannabinoids are currently allowed in twenty eight statesfor medical applications, currently exist some insurmountable barriersto reliance of synthetic or process products of medical marijuana in thetreatment of dermatological itch. These include, inter alia, lack ofavailability in 22 states; heightened regulatory scrutiny and its impacton the supply chain; requirement of doctor prescription and supervision;non-medical ‘political’ negative reactions to use of a cannabis relatedproduct; and, most significantly, the costs associated with theinclusion of cannabanoid products into a topical formulation. Both theuse of cannabis related ingredients and such cost are especiallybarriers in the creation of an over-the-counter topical agent.

Consequently, a need exists for the use of binding to CB1 and/or CB2receptors in a topical ointment in the soothing of dermatologicalitching. A further need exists for such a topical ointment that emulatesthe use of cannabinoid without the actual use of cannabinoids.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Aspects of the invention are summarized below to aid in theunderstanding of embodiments of the invention and the application. Yet,the invention is fully defined by the claims of the applications.

It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a topicalointment for the treatment of dermatological itching through binding tothe CB1 and/or CB2 receptors.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide for CB1and/or CB2 receptor bindings without the use of cannabinoid ingredients.

It is a feature of the present invention to provide a topical cream orointment that utilizes a blend of aromatics and essential oils in aproportion and amount that emulates the use of cannabinoids, and at acommercially effective cost.

The present invention provides a topical formulation for binding todermatological cannabinoid receptors. Essential oil extracts areprovided and blended in a proportion such as to create aphyto-pseudo-cannabinoid formulation. The phyto-pseudo-cannabisformulation comprises extracts of sweet almond, safflower, vitamin E,chamomile, Avocado, lavender, lemon balm, vitamin A, Vitamin D, corn,pansy (viola tricolor) clove, rosemary, yarrow, and ylang ylang. Theseleaf, flower and herb oils and extracts are provided in a proportion andin small amounts and with binders and stabilizers. Though such naturalextracts can generally each be expensive to obtain, the use of thecombination allows for such relatively small amounts to be effective andto allow for the finished topical cream or ointment to be inexpensiveenough to allow for competitive commercial applications. Further, theingredients themselves at the levels provided are each generallyconsidered safe and, as such, a finished topical cream or ointmentshould be viable for over-the-counter sales.

Further features of the invention will become apparent in the course ofthe following detailed description.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

It should be understood that the legal scope of the description isdefined by the words of the claims set forth at the end of this patentand that the detailed description is to be construed as exemplary onlyand does not describe every possible embodiment since describing everypossible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. Numerousalternative embodiments could be implemented, using either currenttechnology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent,which would still fall within the scope of the claims.

It should also be understood that, unless a term is expressly defined inthis patent there is no intent to limit the meaning of that term, eitherexpressly or by implication, beyond its plain or ordinary meaning, andsuch term should not be interpreted to be limited in scope based on anystatement made in any section of this patent (other than the language ofthe claims). To the extent that any term recited in the claims at theend of this patent is referred to in this patent in a manner consistentwith a single meaning, that is done for sake of clarity only so as tonot confuse the reader, and it is not intended that such claim term bylimited, by implication or otherwise, to that single meaning. Finally,unless a claim element is defined by reciting the word “means” and afunction without the recital of any structure, it is not intended thatthe scope of any claim element be interpreted based on the applicationof 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph.

Cannabinoid receptors are of a class of cell membrane receptors underthe G protein-coupled receptor superfamily. Cannabinoid receptors areknown to be activated by three major groups of ligands:endocannabinoids, produced by the mammillary body; plant cannabinoids(such as Cannabidiol, produced by the cannabis plant); and syntheticcannabinoids (such as HU-210). All of the endocannabinoids and plantcannabinoids are lipophilic, such as fat soluble compounds.

In providing a topical medicament for the treatment of dermatologicalitch, a composition that provides for binding to CB1 and/or CB2receptors have been found to be effective. It has been found that theuse of a composition of plant extracts can mimic the endocannabinoidsand plant cannabinoids binding to CB1 and/or CB2 receptors, and thatsuch receptor occupancy can diminish a dermatological itch sensation.

According to one aspect of the present invention the topical preparationis provided as a topical cream or ointment that utilizes a blend ofaromatics and essential oils in a proportion and amount that emulatesthis CB1 and/or CB2 receptor binding. Essential oil extracts areprovided and blended in a proportion such as to create aphyto-pseudo-cannabinoid formulation. Most suitably the formulationcontains the following:

% wt Ingredient 0.70 Essential Oil Blend (comprised of Clove Oil,Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, and Lemon Oil) 0-1Additional Lavender 0-1 Additional Lemon Extract 1.5 Pansy (ViolaTricolor) Extract 0-1 Chamomile Flower Extract >1 Ceramides >1 LicoriceRoot >1 YarrowCaryophyllene is a sesquiterpene found in high amounts of severalEssential Oils, including Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, and Melissaessential oils. It activates a CB2 receptors with psychoactive activity.The essential oil blend that includes the five listed essential oils allinclude some level of caryophyllene to bind to the CB2 receptor and helpreduce an urge to itch your skin.

According to another aspect of the present invention topical cream orointment formulation may contain the following: sweet almond; safflower;vitamin E; chamomile; Avocado; lavender; lemon balm; vitamin A; VitaminD; corn; pansy (viola tricolor) clove; rosemary; yarrow; and ylangylang. These leaf, flower and herb oils and extracts are provided in aproportion and in small amounts and with binders and stabilizers. Thoughsuch natural extracts can generally each be expensive to obtain, the useof the combination allows for such relatively small amounts to be usedoverall such as to allow for the finished topical cream or ointment tobe inexpensive enough to allow for competitive commercial applications.

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, includingbinders and stabilizers, the topical cream or ointment formulation maycontain the following: Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond)Oil, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower)Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, GlycerylStearate SE, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Chamomilla Recutitia(Chamomile) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) FlowerExtract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol(Vitamin E), Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A),Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Polysorbate 80, Cetyl Alcohol, AminomethylPropanol, Sorbitan Oleate, Carbomer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate,Pansy (Viola Tricolor) Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene,Polysorbate 20, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil, Lavandin Grosso(Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, CanagaOdorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) LeafOil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) FlowerExtract, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide 1, Phytosphingosine,Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum,Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexyl Glycerin.

According to still a final aspect of the present invention, the topicalcream or ointment formulation may contain the following:

% wt Ingredient Water Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilGlycerin Isopropyl Palmitate Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilStearic Acid Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate Glyceryl Stearate SE PerseaGratissima (Avocado) Oil Chamomilla Recutitia (Chamomile) Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract Melissa Officinalis(Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Zea Mays (Corn) OilRetinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) Polysorbate 80Cetyl Alcohol Aminomethyl Propanol Sorbitan Oleate

These ingredients composition of the present inventions provides a newand surprising synergistic effect.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

In operation, a topical cream or ointment is provided that provides forthe binding to CB1 and/or CB2 receptors for the soothing ofdermatological itching. The cream or ointment composition provides theeffect of cannabinoid without the actual use of cannabinoids. Severalessential oils, including Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, and Melissaessential oils in combination, contain caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene,in effective amounts to bind to the CB2 receptor and help reduce an urgeto itch the skin.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentinvention are presented for purposes of illustration and description.The Title, Background, Summary, Brief Description of the Drawings andAbstract of the disclosure are hereby incorporated into the disclosureand are provided as illustrative examples of the disclosure, not asrestrictive descriptions. It is submitted with the understanding thatthey will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Inaddition, in the Detailed Description, it can be seen that thedescription provides illustrative examples and the various features aregrouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamliningthe disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted asreflecting an intention that the claimed subject matter requires morefeatures than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as thefollowing claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than allfeatures of a single disclosed configuration or operation. The followingclaims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with eachclaim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

The claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects describedherein, but is to be accorded the full scope consistent with thelanguage claims and to encompass all legal equivalents. Notwithstanding,none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails tosatisfy the requirement of 35 U.S.C. § 101, 102, or 103, nor should theybe interpreted in such a way. Any unintended embracement of such subjectmatter is hereby disclaimed. They are not intended to be exhaustive norto limit the invention to precise forms disclosed and, obviously, manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The embodiments are chosen and described in order to bestexplain principles of the invention and its practical application, tothereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the inventionand its various embodiments with various modifications as are suited tothe particular use contemplated. It is intended that a scope of theinvention be defined broadly by the Drawings and Specification appendedhereto and to their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of the inventionis in no way to be limited only by any adverse inference under therulings of Warner-Jenkinson Company, v. Hilton Davis Chemical, 520 US 17(1997) or Festo Corp. v. Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Co., 535 U.S.722 (2002), or other similar caselaw or subsequent precedent should notbe made if any future claims are added or amended subsequent to thisProvisional Patent Application.

1. In a topical cream or ointment that provides for the binding to CB1and/or CB2 receptors for the soothing of dermatological itching, whereinthe improvement comprises providing the effect of cannabinoid withoutthe actual use of cannabinoids.
 2. In the topical cream or ointment ofclaim 1, the improvement further comprising phyto-ingredients thatcontain an effective amount of sesquiterpene.
 3. In the topical cream orointment of claim 2, the improvement further comprisingphyto-ingredients that contain an effective amount of caryophyllene. 4.In the topical cream or ointment of claim 3, wherein saidphyto-ingredients are selected from essential oils of the groupcomprising: Clove Oil; Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil; Ylang Ylang Oil; andLemon Oil.
 5. In the topical cream or ointment of claim 4 furthercomprising an essential Oil Blend comprised of Clove Oil, Lavender Oil,Rosemary Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, and Lemon Oil at approximately 0.70% byweight.
 6. In the topical cream or ointment of claim 5 furthercomprising: additional Lavender Oil at up to approximately 1.0% byweight; and additional Lemon Oil at up to approximately 1.0% by weight.7. In the topical cream or ointment of claim 5, further comprising:Pansy (Viola Tricolor) Extract at up to approximately 1.5% by weightChamomile Flower Extract at up to approximately 1% by weight; Ceramidesat up to approximately 1% by weight; Licorice Root at up toapproximately 1% by weight; and Yarrow at up to approximately 1% byweight.
 8. In the topical cream or ointment of claim 2, the improvementfurther comprising phyto-ingredients that contain an effective amount ofcaryophyllene and wherein said phyto-ingredients are selected from thegroup comprising: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil; Glycerin;Isopropyl Palmitate; Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil; StearicAcid; Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate; Glyceryl Stearate SE; PerseaGratissima (Avocado) Oil; Chamomilla Recutitia (Chamomile) FlowerExtract; Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract; MelissaOfficinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract; Tocopherol (Vitamin E); Zea Mays(Corn) Oil; Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A); Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D);Polysorbate 80; Cetyl Alcohol; Aminomethyl Propanol; Sorbitan Oleate;Carbomer; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Pansy (Viola Tricolor)Extract; Polyacrylate-13; Polyisobutene; Polysorbate 20; EugeniaCaryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil; Lavandin Grosso (Lavender) Oil;Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil; Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang)Flower Oil; Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Oil; DipotassiumGlycyrrhizinate; Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Flower Extract; Ceramide3; Ceramide 6 II; Ceramide 1; Phytosphingosine; Cholesterol; SodiumLauroyl Lactylate; Carbomer; Xanthan Gum; Phenoxyethanol EthylhexylGlycerin.
 9. A topical cream or ointment that provides for the bindingto CB1 and/or CB2 receptors for the soothing of dermatological itchingwithout the actual use of cannabinoids, consisting essentially of:Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil; Glycerin; IsopropylPalmitate; Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil; Stearic Acid;Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate; Glyceryl Stearate SE; Persea Gratissima(Avocado) Oil; Chamomilla Recutitia (Chamomile) Flower Extract;Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract; Melissa Officinalis(Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract; Tocopherol (Vitamin E); Zea Mays (Corn) Oil;Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A); Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D); Polysorbate80; Cetyl Alcohol; Aminomethyl Propanol; Sorbitan Oleate; Carbomer;Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Pansy (Viola Tricolor) Extract;Polyacrylate-13; Polyisobutene; Polysorbate 20; Eugenia Caryophyllus(Clove) Flower Oil; Lavandin Grosso (Lavender) Oil; RosmarinusOfficinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil; Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) FlowerOil; Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Oil; DipotassiumGlycyrrhizinate; Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Flower Extract; Ceramide3; Ceramide 6 II; Ceramide 1; Phytosphingosine; Cholesterol; SodiumLauroyl Lactylate; Carbomer; Xanthan Gum; and Phenoxyethanol EthylhexylGlycerin.
 10. The topical cream or ointment of claim 9, wherein saidClove Oil, said Lavender Oil, said Rosemary Oil, said Ylang Ylang Oil,and said Lemon Oil are provided as a blend at approximately 0.70% byweight of the total composition.
 11. The topical cream or ointment ofclaim 10, wherein said Lavender Oil is further provided at up toapproximately 1.0% by weight of the total composition; and said LemonOil is further provided at up to approximately 1.0% by weight of thetotal composition.
 12. The topical cream or ointment of claim 11,wherein said Pansy (Viola Tricolor) Extract is further provided at up toapproximately 1.5% by weight of the total composition; said ChamomileFlower Extract is further provided at up to approximately 1% by weightof the total composition; said Ceramides is further provided at up toapproximately 1% by weight of the total composition; said Licorice Rootis further provided at up to approximately 1% by weight of the totalcomposition; and said Yarrow is further provided at up to approximately1% by weight of the total composition.
 13. A method of treatingdermatologic itch using a topical application that provides for thebinding to CB1 and/or CB2 receptors without the actual use ofcannabinoids.
 14. The method of claim 13, wherein said topicalapplication comprises phyto-ingredients that contain an effective amountof sesquiterpene.
 15. The method of claim 14, wherein said topicalapplication comprises phyto-ingredients that contain an effective amountof caryophyllene.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein saidphyto-ingredients are selected from essential oils of the groupcomprising: Clove Oil; Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil; Ylang Ylang Oil; andLemon Oil.
 17. The method of claim 16, wherein said essential oils ofClove Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, and Lemon Oilare provided combination at approximately 0.70% by weight.
 18. Themethod of claim 17, wherein said topical application further comprises:additional Lavender Oil at up to approximately 1.0% by weight; andadditional Lemon Oil at up to approximately 1.0% by weight.
 19. Themethod of claim 18, wherein said topical application further comprises:Pansy (Viola Tricolor) Extract at up to approximately 1.5% by weight;Chamomile Flower Extract at up to approximately 1% by weight; Ceramidesat up to approximately 1% by weight; Licorice Root at up toapproximately 1% by weight; and Yarrow at up to approximately 1% byweight.
 20. A topical cream or ointment for the treatment ofdermatological itching comprising consisting essentially of: PrunusAmygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil; Glycerin; Isopropyl Palmitate;Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil; Stearic Acid; Tocopheryl(Vitamin E) Acetate; Glyceryl Stearate SE; Persea Gratissima (Avocado)Oil; Chamomilla Recutitia (Chamomile) Flower Extract; LavandulaAngustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract; Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm)Leaf Extract; Tocopherol (Vitamin E); Zea Mays (Corn) Oil; RetinylPalmitate (Vitamin A); Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D); Polysorbate 80;Cetyl Alcohol; Aminomethyl Propanol; Sorbitan Oleate; Carbomer;Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Pansy (Viola Tricolor) Extract;Polyacrylate-13; Polyisobutene; Polysorbate 20; Eugenia Caryophyllus(Clove) Flower Oil; Lavandin Grosso (Lavender) Oil; RosmarinusOfficinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil; Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) FlowerOil; Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Oil; DipotassiumGlycyrrhizinate; Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Flower Extract; Ceramide3; Ceramide 6 II; Ceramide 1; Phytosphingosine; Cholesterol; SodiumLauroyl Lactylate; Carbomer; Xanthan Gum; Phenoxyethanol EthylhexylGlycerin; and water.